May 11th 2024.
There is a way to determine if a woman is a psychopath, and it may be simpler than you think. According to a study conducted by researchers at the University of New Mexico, analyzing head movements can provide insight into a woman's psychopathic tendencies. In order to conduct this study, 213 incarcerated women in the United States were interviewed by police and their head movements were recorded and analyzed using head-tracking algorithms.
The main objective of the study was to understand the relationship between nonverbal behavior and psychopathy. The results showed that women who scored higher on the Hare Psychopathy Checklist - Revised, a 20-item assessment used to diagnose psychopathy, also exhibited less head movement during their interviews. A score of 30 or higher on this assessment indicates a diagnosis of psychopathy.
The researchers noted that this is the first study to link women and psychopathy with nonverbal communication. They believe that nonverbal behaviors are an important aspect of communication that can help identify certain forms of psychopathology, including psychopathy. In particular, they found that women with higher psychopathic tendencies tend to have more stationary head positions during interviews.
So, what exactly are the traits of a psychopath? According to the study, they include manipulation, pathological lying, callousness, lack of remorse, impulsivity, irresponsibility, criminal versatility, a need for stimulation, and early behavioral problems. These traits are considered interpersonal dysfunctions and can be used to identify psychopathy.
It's important to note that the participants in this study were all inmates, so these findings may not apply to the general population. It's possible that their behavior could be influenced by their incarceration. Additionally, the researchers point out that attempts at manipulation by psychopaths may be perceived differently depending on the gender of the person. For example, it may come across as conning behavior if a man is attempting it, but as flirtatious behavior if a woman is doing the same.
The study was published in the Journal of Personality and Individual Differences, and the participants were informed that their interviews and data may be used for future analyses. This study offers valuable insight into the relationship between nonverbal behavior and psychopathy in women, but further research is needed to fully understand this connection.
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